Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar 125 and the Yamaha R3 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Pulsar 125 is available at ₹91,610, while the Yamaha R3 is priced at ₹359,900. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar 125 comes with a 124.4 cc unit compared to the Yamaha R3's 321cc, producing 8.68 kW (11.8 PS) @ 8500 rpm and 30.9 kW (42.0 PS) @ 10,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 51.46 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar 125 versus 25 Kmpl for the Yamaha R3. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Air‑cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Displacement | 124.4 cc | 321cc |
| Engine Type | 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant Engine | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves |
| Power | 8.68 kW (11.8 PS) @ 8500 rpm | 30.9 kW (42.0 PS) @ 10,750 rpm |
| Torque | 10.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 29.5 Nm (3.0 kgfm) @ 9,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 14 L |
| Mileage | 51.46 Kmpl | 25 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | Split: 144 / Single: 146 | 169 |
| Seat Height | 795 | 780 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | — | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | 240 mm Disc | Hydraulic single disc, 298 mm |
| Front Suspension | 30mm Telescopic forks | Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork) |
| Rear Brake | 130 mm Drum | Hydraulic single disc, 220 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Hydraulic Suspension | Swingarm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100 × 17 Tubeless | 110/70 R17M/C 54H Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | 100/90 × 17 Tubeless | 140/70 R17M/C 66H Tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | 12 V HS1 35/35 W | Dual LED headlight |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | DC, 12V, 4Ah VRLA | 12 V, 7.0 Ah |
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| Cluster | Fully Digital LCD | LCD Instrument Cluster |
| Color Options | Racing Red Tan BeigeBlack Race RedBlack Cyan BlueBlack Dark GreyBlack Gold | Icon Blue |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Single Seat | 92170 Split Seat | 94229 Neon Single Seat | 107675 | | 339028 |
| Starter | Electric & Kick | Electric |
| Transmission | 5‑speed | Constant Mesh, 6-speed |
